Mt. SAC Classified Senate
Excellence Awards Criteria
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The best newcomer (1-2 years) Classified Professional who exemplifies the spirit and dedication to “work ethic”.
CITIZENSHIP AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who:
- Initiates and enthusiastically supports community-building projects and events which may extend beyond the realm of assigned job duties.
- Models collegiality and respectful interpersonal relationships.
- Serves as a cheerleader/ambassador for promoting a positive image of the college to the public.
- Demonstrates exceptional institutional loyalty and commitment.
CREATIVITY & INNOVATION AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who:
- Exhibits initiative and creativity resulting in improved operations.
- Produces results such as increased productivity, efficiencies, and/or employee morale- boosting measures through innovation and bright ideas that are implemented and evaluated positively within the department and/or college.
BEST ATTITUDE AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who exhibits a friendly, “can do” attitude, helpful, supportive and flexible.
CAMPUS IMPROVEMENT & ENVIRONMENT AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who improves the workplace environment and responds to the immediate needs of the college, students, faculty, staff and administration.
COMMITMENT TO STUDENT SERVICE AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who:
- Promotes a friendly, helpful, cooperative attitude in serving students.
- Demonstrates the “buck-stops-here” attitude in solving the student’s problem.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of services, policies, and procedures in order to communicate effectively with students. o Treats students with dignity and respect.
COLLEGE LEADERSHIP AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who:
- Displays leadership by bringing out the best in others
- Maintains a professional demeanor during difficult or stressful daily work situations and motivates others to do the same.
COLLEGE APPRECIATION AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who has demonstrated continued loyalty in service to faculty, staff, administration, and students for 10 years or more.
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who:
- Demonstrates a high quality in all aspects of the job.
- Exhibits a high level of performance and professionalism.
COLLEGE EXCELLENCE AWARD
A Mt. SAC Classified Professional who:
- Demonstrates exceptional accomplishments, achievements, or contributions and excellence in overall work performance.
- Has built a record of consistent achievement over time that has significantly improved the efficiency and effectiveness of operations.
- Consistently demonstrates a positive attitude, dedication, good work habits, initiative, flexibility, teamwork, and/or problem solving ability.
- Demonstrates personal achievement and is frequently called upon for advice because of his or her expertise.